as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
doing funny impressions of people has always been my forte
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Recent Examples of forte
Public speaking may not be Judge’s forte, but he’s widely respected around the league, including by Team USA teammate Roman Anthony and Red Sox manager Alex Cora.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
If packing light is your forte, standard packing cubes are perfect for organizing your case.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Those gatherings contrasted with more organized, massive rallies that have long been the forte of Iran’s authorities.
—Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The pezzo forte is the tableside tiramisu which is wonderfully theatrical, impossibly light, and made with enough espresso to keep the night interesting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
If packing light is your forte, standard packing cubes are perfect for organizing your case.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Those gatherings contrasted with more organized, massive rallies that have long been the forte of Iran’s authorities.
—Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The pezzo forte is the tableside tiramisu which is wonderfully theatrical, impossibly light, and made with enough espresso to keep the night interesting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forte
Noun
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Their artful curation includes fine objects sourced from over 350 specialty makers of past and present.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant's specialty is robatayaki, fireside grilling, where counter seats surround a charcoal hearth and chefs prepare dishes in full view.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To create the list, the team weighed the total volume and ratings of reviews, and included a range of options featuring regional specialities rooted in a variety of culinary traditions.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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As the city blooms with hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees, indulge in speciality, mouthwatering delights at participating eateries.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Forte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forte. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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